* People who have not yet davened Maariv should make sure to say "Baruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh Lechol" once Shabbos is over before changing into costumes or driving to shul. Havdalah is normally made after Megillah reading.

* Megillah 8:30 (Arcola, Univ. & Sephardi)

* Megillah (only) 8:30 – Youth/Family Celebration Followed by light refreshments. Kids, wear your best costumes and get a prize! (Arcola Social Hall)

* Adina & Fred Friedman on the engagement of their daughter Laia to Raffi Abberbock, son of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Abberbock of Brooklyn, NY. Mazal Tov to all the siblings.

* Marla & Marty Teichman on the birth of a great-granddaughter Menucha, born to Puah & Yehoshua Goldberger.

Condolences

* Hannah Carl on the passing of her mother, Liza Abraham.The funeral took place on Tuesday. Shiva will be held through Monday.

Youth Announcements

The Youth Minyan will meet this Shabbos at 9:15 AM sharp.

Please join us this week for groups: 2-5 year-olds meet in the youth room behind the balcony; Girls 1st-4th grade gather in the main lobby and Boys 1st-4th grade gather outside the Social Hall and walk to the Yeshiva. Groups run 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Please pick up child(ren) promptly.

YISE Programs and Listings

Ruach Minyan – Friday, March 14, at 7:00 in the Arcola Social Hall.

"Peace in the Home" 3-Part Community-Wide Lecture Series – The GWCK, in conjunction with SEHC, YISE, and WSAT, invites the community to the third lecture in the series, "Two Parts of a Whole: Self-Actualization and Marriage," presented by Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Monday, March 24, at 8:00 PM in the YISE Belonofsky Sanctuary. Open to men and women. Admission is free.

The Fourth Annual Siyum Tanach in Memory of Rav Anemer ZT"L will be held at a Shalosh Seudos on Shabbos, April 26, Parshas Kedoshim. So far over 50% of the sections have already been claimed. To register for a particular section visit www.yise.org/siyum or contact Bob Levi at 301-593-2399.

Pesach Hosting Opportunities – We are looking for members who would like to participate in the Mitzvah of hosting singles, couples or families at their Seder. Please contact seder@yise.org to add your name to the list.

Blood Drive in Memory of Dr. Avi Karkowsky, A"H – Sunday, March 30, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. YISE Social Hall. Make your lifesaving appointment today! Visit inova.org/donateblood and click on "Schedule a Donation," then click on "Donate Blood," and use Sponsor Code 8030, or contact Eli Landy at 301-681-0673, or eli_landy@hotmail.com

Be a Part of the Global Good Deeds Day – Clean the parks – Kemp Mill Shopping Center Park and Sligo Creek Park on Sunday, April 6 anytime from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sponsored by YISE, KMS, and MJBHA Chesed Committees. Meet at the KM Shopping Center Park by the steps to get gloves, trash bags, and a tee shirt (while supplies last). Upper School students can receive community service hours. All ages may volunteer. For more info, please contact Miriam Friedman at mfriedman2@yahoo.com

Weekday Shiurim

* Rabbi Rosenbaum's Mussar Study Group for Women (spiritual self-improvement), Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Balcony – will not meet this week.

End Purim with Ruach! The Rosenbaums invite anyone interested in ending off Purim with Ruach and song to their home, 11403 Cloverhill Drive, following the Purim Seudah, Sunday night, March 16, at 7:45 PM.

Matanos L'Evyonim Options:

* Rabbi Rosenbaum will be collecting for distribution on Purim, primarily to local individuals in need. Drop off checks at the office made out to "YISE Charity Fund" and specifically marked "Matanos L'Evyonim" or give them to Rabbi Rosenbaum directly.

* The Yehudah Mond Foundation, which assists individuals and families in our region, will be distributing on Purim day. Donate by calling 443- 539-1465, on-line at yehudahmondfoundation.org, or mailing to 812 Hyde Court.

* The Franco Foundation – donations will be distributed on Purim. Please help with your generous tax-deductible donation to the Franco Foundation, c/o Allan Franco, 613 Bromley Street, or through paypal at thefrancofoundation@gmail.com

* Od Yosef Chai – YGW is collecting funds for the organization which will distribute Matanos L'Evyonim to the poor in Israel. They will distribute the funds on Purim day. Please contact Yonah Soskin (yonahsoskin@ gmail.com) if you would like to make a contribution.

The Thirteenth Annual Purim Yahrzeit Shiur in memory of Jane Axelrod (Raizel bas Simcha) on Purim, Sunday, March 16 at 10:30 AM in the Penthouse Level Party Room at 1121 University Blvd. W. ( University Towers). The shiur ends by 11:00.

Purim Morning Hour of Uninterrupted Learning – Men and boys join the Yeshiva on March 16, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Special incentives: Elementary school – father and son learning with prizes and pizza. Middle school – first 20 boys who sign up and join the Purim Shiur will receive a $15 gift card to Max's. High school and above (open to all adults) – first 50 who sign up will receive a minimum stipend of $20! Sign-up sheets on the Boys School bulletin board. Program at YGW Boys School. Contact Rabbi Reingold at 301-996-5910 or ereingold@yeshiva.edu

YISE Nursery presents Camp Shomrai 2014 – a summer camp for preschool ages 2 to 5. Give your child a healthy, happy and joyful summer of discovery and learning through play and exploration. Download camp forms at http://nursery.yise.org/forms/ or contact 301-593-7365 or nursery@yise.org for further information.

YISE Nursery registration for school year 2014-2015 is open – A few spots in some age groups remain available. Call 301-593-7365 with questions or to make an appointment for a tour.

YISE Nursery is in search of an outstanding lead teacher for next school year. A lead teacher at YISE Nursery is a role model in Torah observance who has a profound respect for children and their natural desire to explore the world. Five years experience, a degree in early childhood education, and familiarity with an emergent curriculum is preferred. Please apply for this position by sending a resume and cover letter to Lianne Heller, Director at nursery@yise.org

Toastmasters' Demonstration Meeting – Wednesday, March 19 at 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, YISE Social Hall. See what Toastmasters is all about and find out how you can become a more confident communicator and leader. Contact Scott Schlesinger at scott@schlesingers.com for more information.

Pirchei is coming! All boys, first through sixth grade, are invited to Pirchei! Pirchei will begin next Shabbos, Parshas Shemini, March 22, in the classrooms at the Yeshiva, 4:00 PM – 4:55 PM.